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Matthew Jeppsen is the founder of FreshDV and a digital video shooter and editor. By most reports he is powered entirely by coffee. Kendal Miller has over 10 years experience in the production industry. Currently he is working as Director of Photography in Chicago, IL where he resides with his wife Kendra. He works on a wide variety of projects ranging from commercial to independent film projects, working on one of the first commercial Red projects in the midwest area. When he's not shooting film or video he enjoys still photography as a hobby....
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Insightful tips for writing and story development
By Matthew Jeppsen | July 01, 2012
Recently, Pixar story artist Emma Coats tweeted a series of tips for story development and screenwriting, and they are profound. Tip #8 is something that every filmmaker should know and practice: "Finish your story, let go even if it's not perfect. In an ideal world you have both, but move on. Do better next time." Here are a few others that I like...
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Tips on how to "be creative" from a very creative Python
By Matthew Jeppsen | June 25, 2012
And now for something completely different. I grew up loving Monty Python, so I was delighted to find this presentation by Python John Cleese on the subject of creativity. In the video embedded below, he breaks down what he has found necessary for the creative process into five specific things: 1. Space, 2. Time, 3. Time, 4. Confidence, 5. Humor. Cleese expands on each of these five points at length in the 36-minute video, with his trademark wit and sense of humor. What follows are my notes on each point, along with the video...
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EVF with HDMI, HD-SDI, and cross-convert
By Matthew Jeppsen | June 10, 2012
We dropped in at the BandPro booth to chat with our friend Randy about the new Alphatron EVF solution they will soon be carrying. The Alphatron uses a display that you are probably familiar with, from a popular fruit-related smartphone. It's coupled with the backend from a TV Logic monitor that allows you to input HD-SDI or HDMI, and also cross-convert from either of them to the other type of output.
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An update on the 4K slow motion camera from FOR.A
By Matthew Jeppsen | June 08, 2012
We dropped by to check out the 4K FT-One slow motion camera from FOR-A. One of the interesting notes I picked up from this interview is the fact that the FT-ONE camera has a global CMOS shutter, which means it would not be subject to CMOS skew, jello, and flash-frames. Watch below...
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A unique Wireless Monitor from Ikan with onboard proxy/dailies recording
By Matthew Jeppsen | June 08, 2012
At Cine Gear LA, Ikan gave us the rundown on the brand new MR7 monitor, with built-in SD card recording for dailies, proxies, and on-set playback. They showed it attached to a wireless setup that allows you to work untethered. We also got a look at the entire D-series line of monitors.
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A top handle for the FS100 and RED cameras, and the new 5D MKIII Zfinder Frame
By Matthew Jeppsen | June 08, 2012
At the Zacuto Cine Gear booth, we got a look at their top-handle solution for the FS100 and RED Scarlet/Epic cameras, as well as the new Zfinder frames for the 5D MKIII camera. Watch below...
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By Matthew Jeppsen | June 08, 2012
How can you possibly improve on the perfection that is Gaffer's tape? We dropped by the Industry Tape booth at Cine Gear for a chat with Gus about how they are improving this essential on-set expendable.
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A unique audio boom solution that carries the weight and allows you to effortlessly aim the mic while fully extended
By Matthew Jeppsen | June 07, 2012
While at Cine Gear, we came across this very interesting audio boom system from Rabbit AV called the CueMaster. It's a booming solution that carries the weight of the pole, extending your reach and giving you the ability to swivel and aim the mic at the end. Watch below...
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A look at the finished FS100 PL lens mount (with support for other mounts) and an update on the Cinevate motion control system
By Matthew Jeppsen | June 07, 2012
Cinevate's Luke Grandmont gave us an update on the shipping version of the FS100 swappable lens mount system (with support for all the major popular lens types, including PL), as well as an update on their motion control system for the sliders, thanks to a new partnership with Dito Gear. Watch below...
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Cool flare flag clamp, ARRI/Zeiss Anamorphics, MidasMount Snapfocus, and the Fujinon 19-90mm PL servo zoom
By Matthew Jeppsen | June 07, 2012
This segment from Cine Gear '12 has a few very interesting short segments, including new Zeiss Anamorphic Concept Lenses from ARRI, a cool articulated flare flag by Dinkum Systems from Filmtools, the Midas Mount SnapFocus, and an update on the Fujinon Cabrio 19-90 PL lens with ENG servo controls. Watch below...
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Updates on the LED Celeb, the 4-bank Tegra, and new dimmable Barfly
By Matthew Jeppsen | June 07, 2012
While at Cine Gear LA, we stopped by the Kino Flo booth to get updates on their new dimmable Barfly fixtures with integrated ballast, the stunning new Celeb 200 color-mixable LED light, and the compact Tegra 4-bank kit with dimmer control and new grids. Watch below!
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Updates from Kessler on a New Jib, new iOS App, and the Fusion moco beta program
By Matthew Jeppsen | June 07, 2012
Kessler's Chris Beller shows us the new Pocket Jib Pro prototype and gives us an update on the Fusion motion control system pre-release program for early beta users. He also shows off their Kessler app for iOS, and gives us an early look at the forthcoming iOS version of the Fusion app.
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Incredible new daylight fixtures from Hive
By Matthew Jeppsen | June 07, 2012
Hive Lighting introduces their line of plasma lighting, daylight balanced lighting solutions that draw significantly less power than standard fixtures. This is incredibly cool tech, watch below!
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Use a boom mic and some common sense!
By Matthew Jeppsen | May 15, 2012
Here's a short and sweet video with a tip on the best way to get good production dialogue audio from your talent. Watch below.
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Editor Shane Ross launches his standup career at NAB 2012
By Matthew Jeppsen | April 26, 2012
While we were bringing NAB to you with our extensive video coverage of the expo, editor Shane Ross was shooting interviews of his own with a focus on editing and post. His special report from NAB is engaging, informative...and funny. And he's wearing a Della Luce shirt! Watch below.
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Our latest video coverage from Vegas in one playlist
By Matthew Jeppsen | April 18, 2012
The FreshDV team is in Las Vegas all this week, covering the NAB 2012 tradeshow. We're bringing you, dear reader, video coverage and analysis from the expo floor. Watch our coverage in the playlist below. For more videos, you can follow us on Vimeo or check out this larger NAB12 playlist at FreshDV.com
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Another beautiful video from director Jesse Rosten
By Matthew Jeppsen | April 02, 2012
Building Houses is the latest work from director Jesse Rosten, and it's beautiful. Recommend watching this at 1080p...
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"Accelerate your RED workflow with Premiere Pro" hour-long seminar recording and notes
By Matthew Jeppsen | March 23, 2012
RED Digital Cinema and Adobe teamed up recently to do a live online seminar and tutorial on the RED R3D workflow with Adobe Premiere Pro. The recording of that event is available free at the link below. This hour-long tutorial covers the following topics:
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Short tutorial on Media Composer 6.0's quick AMA ingest for these new camera systems
By Matthew Jeppsen | March 23, 2012
Here are two quick tutorials by editor Dylan Reeve that will show you the simplicity of importing Canon C300 and Canon 5D MKIII footage into Media Composer 6.0. Watch below.
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You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll pre-order Premiere CS6
By Matthew Jeppsen | March 15, 2012
The editors and motion graphics guys behind the scenes of the late-night show Conan have released an awesome Premiere CS6 preview video. It nicely sums up some of the reasons why Premiere is fast becoming the standard in post facilities that were previously FCP-based, and it offers a glimpse at what the latest CS6 version will offer. Watch below...
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